Genus Erigeron (Noun)
Meaning
Cosmopolitan genus of usually perennial herbs with flowers that resemble asters; leaves occasionally (especially formerly) used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Erigeron consists of a wide variety of species found throughout the world, including daisy fleabane and annual fleabane.
- Fleabane is a member of the genus Erigeron and can be used to make teas, tinctures, and infusions.
- Many species of the genus Erigeron are known to attract beneficial insects, making them popular additions to permaculture gardens.
- Erigeron is a genus of plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, with leaves occasionally used in herbal medicine.
- Species of the genus Erigeron can be annual or perennial and typically grow in areas with full sun and well-drained soil.